177 S Pleasantview Ave, Pottstown, PA 19464

Sanatoga Village District Overlay District

In addition to the goals and objectives stated in the declaration of legislative intent found in Article I, 250-3, and the statement of community objectives, found in Article I, 250-5, of this chapter, the intent of this article shall be to conserve and enhance the historic, aesthetic and social value of the Sanatoga Village District SVD as determined in the Sanatoga Crossroad — High Street Corridor Design Guidelines community designed collaborative, Philadelphia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1994 hereinafter referred to as the Design Guidelines. Specifically, it is the intent of this article to: Encourage new development that harmonizes with the visual and functional character as well as the historic value of the Sanatoga Village District by using the existing scale and building placement along High Street as a model and by acknowledging the importance of such relevant design considerations as entry and window placement, relationships to neighboring buildings and relationships with High Street. Improve pedestrian circulation and safety for people of all abilities along High Street and throughout the Sanatoga Village District by not only requiring new sidewalks of appropriate design but by encouraging pedestrian amenities such as courtyards, seating areas and pocket parks where people may casually meet; Reduce certain specific zoning and land development requirements more appropriate for less dense areas outside the Sanatoga Village District in order to encourage development in the SVD. These regulations include, but are not limited to, steep slope regulations and landscape buffer regulations; Provide certain additional development requirements to protect and enhance the historic, aesthetic and social value of the SVD. These include, but are not limited to, restrictions on type and size of signs and limitations of building scale; Reduce traffic congestion and the physical and visual impact of paved parking areas by encouraging alternative means of access such as shared driveways and or parking and alleys; Provide a framework of reasonable design regulations which permits a great deal of flexibility for the individual tenant, stimulating the local business environment while at the same time improving the quality of life for all residents of Lower Pottsgrove Township.